Don’t believe the hype — the era of native resolution gaming isn’t over
A string of PC releases has suggested that native resolution gaming is dead, but there's a little more to the conversation.
Despite its rocky start, I’m still optimistic about Overwatch 2’s future
Overwatch 2 hasn't exactly gone according to plan so far, but I still find myself optimistic about the shooter's future.
Everything announced at BlizzCon 2023: Diablo 4 DLC, Cataclysm Classic, and more
BlizzCon 2023's opening ceremony was packed with announcements, from Diablo 4's first DLC to a huge new World of Warcraft saga. Here's everything we saw.
This is the best Alienware gaming laptop you can buy
The Alienware x16 offers great performance, an excellent keyboard, and a relatively thin package that makes it stand out among desktop replacements.
AMD’s FSR 3 will finally get a chance to shine in Starfield
After two months of speculation, Bethesda has confirmed its PC partnership with AMD is paying off in the form of FSR 3 support.
‘Compact Mode’ can’t fix the Xbox app. Here’s what could
Microsoft revealed a new Compact Mode to enhance the Xbox app on Windows, but the app's problems run much deeper.
MSI has some massive QD-OLED monitor news in the works
MSI revealed a slate of QD-OLED monitors that it will showcase at CES 2024, setting the tone for what we can expect from other brands at the show.
For horror fans, Fortnite is secretly gaming’s best haunted house
Fortnite has a dark secret: It's quietly home to some of the best user-created horror games out today.
The best thin and light gaming laptops 2023
Not everyone wants to haul around a massive, obnoxious gaming laptop. That's why there are a number of excellent thin and light options with good performance.
Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story review: Riot Forge’s best game yet
Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story is an emotional puzzle-platformer and the best League of Legends spinoff yet.
I made an entire PC build for the price of one Nvidia GPU
Nvidia makes some top-notch GPUs, but you could build an entire AMD PC for the price of one graphics card.
Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 review: I want to buy it
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 provides the most immersive gaming experience money can buy, even if that means dealing with a few strange quirks along the way.
Alan Wake 2 is proof that more PC games need a potato mode
Alan Wake 2 is one of the most demanding games out right now, and it's a testament to the fact that more PC games need a cutback graphics mode.
I tried 3 popular gaming headsets, and they all failed me
Are gaming headsets usually this bad, or am I just unlucky? In any case, I found a better solution.
Alan Wake 2 on PC is an embarrassment of riches
Alan Wake 2 is finally out on PC, and for as much of a PC tech showcase as the game is, it still carries a handful of issues.
This is the one accessory every Steam Deck owner should buy
There are dozens of accessories to customize your Steam Deck, but if you're going to buy one, it should be Dbrand's Killswitch.
Why owning the best PC hardware didn’t make me a better gamer
It turns out that even with one of the fastest gaming PCs ever made, a fast mouse, a faster keyboard, and anti-lag technology, I'm still terrible at shooters.
This PC case has a touchscreen, but it’s way more than a gimmick
Hyte's new Y70 Touch includes a 10-point touchscreen, but its advancements in case design are what make it truly shine.
23% of PC gamers probably can’t play Alan Wake 2. Here’s why
Alan Wake 2 looks like a demanding game, but new details reveal just how taxing the upcoming Remedy title could be.
Alienware is playing coy with its two new QD-OLED monitors
Alienware teased two new QD-OLED gaming monitors, which should launch in January of next year. Here's what we know about them so far.
Windows is holding back the future of handheld gaming
Handheld gaming PCs are getting increasingly popular, and although some rely on Windows 11, that OS isn't the future for this form factor.
This underrated Nvidia GPU is still the one to buy
We have full product lineups from AMD and Nvidia now, and with the launches behind us, there's one clear GPU that stands above others.
The best external GPUs for your laptop in 2023
The best external GPUs offer the power you need to turn your laptop into a full-fledged desktop. Here are the top five options.
AMD finally announced the GPU I’ve waited months for
After several quiet months, AMD is stepping up to the plate with a new laptop graphics card that squarely targets the RTX 4080.
Why I refuse to buy a gaming laptop, even though I need one
Gaming laptops can be great, but despite having some use for one, I still refuse to buy one. Here's why.
I tested the Intel Core i9-14900K against the Core i9-13900K, and it’s not pretty
Intel's new Core i9-14900K is the fastest desktop CPU from Team Blue, but is it worth upgrading from the Core i9-13900K? We break down the differences.
It’s the end of an era for Intel
After 15 years with the same branding, the launch of the Core i9-14900K and Core i5-14600K mark the end of an era for Intel.
Intel Core i9-14900K and Core i5-14600K review: a solid stopgap
Intel's new Core i9-14900K and Core i5-14600K close the gap with the competition from AMD, but they provide little reason to jump ship.
As a pro PC builder, here are 5 building tips no one tells you
You can dig up hundreds of guides on how to build a PC, but they don't cover some minor tips that are critical to keep in mind.
AMD’s new anti-lag tech could land you with a ban in games
It's confirmed: Using AMD's new Anti-Lag+ feature in Counter-Strike 2 will result in your account being banned.
Microsoft has acquired Activision Blizzard: What does that mean for you?
After nearly two years, Microsoft finally acquired Activision Blizzard. Here's what that means for players and Xbox's future.
Microsoft finally closes its $69B Activision Blizzard acquisition
Microsoft confirmed that it has completed its acquisition of Activision Blizzard after nearly two years of scrutiny from regulators.
All ray tracing games on PC: AMD Radeon and Nvidia RTX ray tracing
Nvidia RTX ray tracing helps the lighting in games look more realistic, but only certain games support the feature. We rounded up all of them.
4K gaming monitors are getting cheaper, but I still won’t buy one
Over the past couple of years, the prices of 4K gaming monitors have dropped dramatically. But you still shouldn't buy one.